Gene Watson

Though he can sing honky tonk, Gene Watson built a reputation for soulful ballads in the classic country tradition. Initially he recorded for small labels like Wide World and Stoneway, but in 1974 he had his breakthrough with "Love In The Hot Afternoon" which was picked up by Capitol Records for distribution. In the following years, he scored several major hits like " Where Love Begins", "Paper Rosie", "Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)" and the song that is so closely associated with Lloyd Green's outstanding playing: "Farewell Party"

Gene's chart success continued well into the 1980's with songs like "Fourteen Carat Mind" (#1 in 1982) and "Speak Softly (You're Talking To My Heart)".